Annexations require coordination with a variety of participants, including: the property owner, all Town staff departments, the County Commissioners and County staff, representatives from the Colorado Department of Transportation, local HOA representatives, interested citizens and, finally, public hearings with the Planning Commission and Town Council to decide if annexation occurs.

Public hearings are the best place to voice your opinion. However, use of the Town’s website and writing letters to staff, the Planning Commission and Town Council are also good ways to voice your opinion.

Annexations increase traffic in and around Town borders. Prior to any annexation, a transportation study identifies the necessary road improvements to handle the increase in traffic. The annexation and zoning processes also include a Development Agreement, and that agreement decides how the development team of annexed property will pay for the necessary road improvements.

No. We currently have more than 18,000 existing homes in Castle Rock, and more than 50,000 entitled residential lots that can be built in Castle Rock. Residential and associated commercial and industrial growth is likely to occur with or without annexation.

Castle Rock Water has a long-term water plan in place that accounts for existing and future Council-approved developments. Properties that annex into the Town must also convey all existing ground water rights or pay cash in-lieu to the Town to ensure the appropriate amount of water is available.

Yes, you can. Classes canceled three days in advance will be given a household voucher or refund for the full amount of the class. A $5 cancellation fee will be applied to classes canceled within three days of the start date.

1. Academic / scholastic grade (at the time of registration)2. Team balance / skill level - beginning at third or fourth grade (depending on the sport), we holdskill evaluations to ensure teams are equal and competition is fair3. School / neighborhood - Why is this important? A. To bring together communities and familiarize families that attend the same school B. To provide participants with an opportunity to know more schoolmates

A. Children rarely display exceptional fundamentals, listening skills or patience before that time, which is not fair for the kids with whom they are trying to play up. It also poses safety issues.

B. Focus should be on fun, sportsmanship, teamwork and basic fundamentals.• Occasionally, play-ups are permitted (third grade and above), but only if / when a player displaysexceptional skills or physical development. Then, they can compete at the upper-tier level in the age group ABOVE their present level / grade.

Why?1. Our goal is to build self-esteem and leadership qualities in all players.2. If a safety issue is present due to physical development.

• No, all coaches are volunteer. Why? A. We encourage coaches to come forward because they are vested in the program and committed to helping the youth. B. As a recreational provider, we strive to keep the cost to a minimum to ensure cost is not the reason a child cannot come out to play.

• As recreation providers (compared to competitive), we want to ensure families that teams are equitably balanced.• At third- or fourth-grade (depending on the sport), we conduct sport-specific skill evaluations to assess each player’s skill level.• Third and fourth grades are when players begin displaying sound fundamentals and separation of playing talent is observable.• Our goal is not to break up teams that have been playing together, our priority is to “level the playing field” to create balance in all programs.• Balanced teams are able to play together until sixth grade.• Exception: Hockey - evaluations are conducted every season due to the wide range of grade levels playing together.

• Each league provides the basic equipment and league shirts.• All shirts are pre-ordered in bulk to save on cost.• For specific equipment questions, contact your league coordinator and attend parent meetings.

• It is a list of participants who are waiting for a spot in a particular program.• Payment is required at the time of registration. It is totally refundable to those unable to get into a program.• We cannot guarantee a spot in a neighborhood / school division or program but make every effort to not turn away a child who wants to participate.

To create a fair and consistent standard by which the Town of Castle Rock Athletic Department will issue refunds, we have provided the following structure:a. Any parent requesting a refund may receive a full refund in the form of an e-gift card or a monetary refund in the form of a check or credit card credit, minus a $5 processing fee for the following circumstances:i. Request refund before rosters are released to coachesii. Request refund after rosters are released, and a child on the wait-list is able to replace their position on the team they are leavingb. Any parent requesting a refund for the following circumstances may receive a partial refund in the form of an e-gift card or monetary refund in the form of check or credit card credit. The amount indicated below would be the cost of the program minus the designated administrative fee:i. Requesting a refund after rosters were released and there is not a child on the wait-list to replace their position on the team they are leaving would be subject to a $20 administrative fee.ii. Requesting a refund after games start would be subject to a $30 administrative feec. Any parent requesting a refund due to an injury that prevents a child from playing would be allowed the following options:i. E-gift card for 100 percent of the cost of the program for an injury occurring during the first half of seasonii. E-gift card for 50 percent of the cost of the program for an injury occurring in the second half of the season.d. No refunds will be issued once a season reaches the halfway mark unless the participant suffers from an injury that would prevent them from participating.e. This policy doesn’t encompass facility rentals, adult leagues or leagues that are contracted through the Town of Castle Rock.

• We believe in order to keep our small-town feel, it is important for you to know who we are and what we are about.• We enjoy being able to put a face with a name and believe you do, too.• To receive all the season information: dates, times, locations, rules, etc.• Ability to make a request for a certain teammate or coach.• Ability for families to meet other families in the program.• Enables the coordinator to answer a majority of parent questions so we can focus on developing teams and practice / game schedules in a timely manner.• To understand our program philosophy.• To learn about volunteer opportunities.

CodeRED is an emergency notification system that allows emergency response personnel to notify residents and business owners during an emergency. Douglas County began using this system on Oct. 1, 2012. When its contract with the former provider came up for renewal, the Douglas County Emergency Telephone Service Authority decided to go with a different notification provider. After requesting proposals from a variety of providers, CodeRED rose to the top because of its rate of reliability and because it is user-friendly for dispatchers, who would launch a call.

Any message regarding the safety of the community will be disseminated using CodeRED, with the exception of severe weather. Douglas County and its municipalities will send out alerts via phone, text, or email in a variety of emergency situations, including evacuation notices, police activity, fire emergencies and more. Douglas County and its municipalities will only use this system in an emergency.

Douglas County has chosen not to include severe weather alerts because weather in Colorado shifts so rapidly that a message via this system may not be effective. Instead, the County and its municipalities encourage residents to stay tuned to NOAA weather radios and local media during severe weather situations.

Douglas County and its municipalities encourage residents to talk to their family, friends and neighbors for help using the Internet to sign up. In addition, emergency response personnel will be at public events throughout the County to help residents sign up. Dispatchers and other emergency response personnel cannot register users over the phone.

Prior to 2012, some Douglas County residents may have been signed up for a previous system that all jurisdictions within the County used. County and municipal agencies are no longer using that system. Though contact information will be transferred to the new system, it is suggested all residents sign up for the new system to ensure they are included in this important effort. Business owners are also encouraged to register their contact information.

A CodeRED Emergency message will have a caller ID No. of 866-419-5000 and will be identified using the name “Emergency Comm.” We suggest programming the number into your cell phone as a new contact and using the name CodeRED Emergency. If you need to replay the emergency notification message again, simply dial the number, and you will be able to hear the message again. Calls toFire and Police departments could overload the system.

Listen carefully to the entire message. You will have the option to repeat the message by pressing any key. Do not call 911 for further information unless directed to do so or if you need immediate aid from the police or fire department. Nonemergency calls into dispatch could overload the system.

Make sure you have at least one working corded telephone – and be sure to turn the ringer on. In addition, the CodeRED sign-up form allows you to indicate both a primary and alternate phone number. Cell phone and / or work phone numbers can be entered as alternate phone numbers. Both primary and alternate phone numbers will be contacted when a notification is sent.

If the line is busy, CodeRED will try two more times to connect. It is important to register more than one number (for example a cell phone and home phone) because CodeRED will try the user’s second preference, should the first line not answer. It will NOT override the current call.

• If you do not have a landline and did not register a cell phone or alternate phone number or email.• If your contact information has changed and you have not reregister your information.• If you only have a landline at your residence, the power is out and you did not register an alternate phone number.• If your landline is busy for an extended time and your calls do not forward to voicemail or an answering machine. CodeRED will NOT override the current call.• If you have call blocking on your main phone and you did not register an alternate phone. Douglas County will receive a report of undelivered calls and can instruct the CodeRED system to begin another round of calls to busy numbers. It is best to have an alternate phone number in the calling database for these situations.

According to national averages, emergency notification systems connect with users 70 percent of the time. CodeRED has been tested in the County, and reports are showing it connects an average of 85 percent of the time. Cell tower connections and technology issues impact these statistics.

CodeRED offers a mobile app for Android and iPhones. Douglas County residents and business owners who download the app will receive CodeRED alerts for the geolocation of the phone. Alerts will include community, emergency and severe weather updates. The Automated Severe Weather Alerts are free for the first 30 days, but to continue use, the user must pay 99 cents annually. The revenue goes toCodeRED, not the County or individual municipalities. If users do not want to continue the Automated Weather Warnings, they can keep the CodeRED PSA App on their phone for free.

Our community is thriving. As more residents and business owners discover Castle Rock as a desirable place to raise a family or grow a business, it’s important to have a guiding plan. A plan helps ensure the Castle Rock we know today, remains the Town we still love in the future.

A Comprehensive Master Plan defines the Town’s broad and long-term direction. Then, it defines specific goals and objectives to help guide the Town’s decisions around growth and development.

Castle Rock’s plan is built upon Four Cornerstones: Town Identity, Responsible Growth and Development, High-Quality Community Services and A Healthy and Growing Economy. In a very broad sense, these are the things that are important to our community, based on resident and business owner feedback.

Growth is market-driven. We can’t control when there will be market interest to create new businesses and housing developments in our community. What we can influence is how that growth happens when the market is ripe.Every residential and commercial development must be approved through the Town’s planning process. As expert Town planners and engineers work with interested developers, they compare proposed plans with the Town’s Comprehensive Master Plan. Watch our video to learn more about the process.

The 80-page plan details goals and objectives for every area of Town, including public safety, roads, water, parks, trails, recreation, open space, Downtown development and more. This helps guide budget planning and capital improvement projects.

The Comprehensive Master Plan is intended to be a relevant and timely guiding document for our community. To achieve that goal, the plan will be updated as our community evolves and our population changes. The next update is expected after the 2020 Census.

The Comprehensive Master Plan is meant to be a land use-focused document that accompanies the Town’s other guiding documents, such as the Transportation Master Plan and the water-related master plans. Those other documents specifically address water usage and transportation/roadways/traffic.

You are charged for actual water usage on a monthly basis. However, a water budget is the maximum amount of water that your particular household is allowed to use. The budget is shown in tiers identifying indoor usage, outdoor (irrigable) usage, excess over budget and surcharge over 40,000 gallons. These tiers are established by your household’s actual usage and are independent of your neighbors. If you use more than your water budget, additional rates apply. A water budget has been shown to be an effective water conservation tool.

Assigning different days to irrigate your yard helps manage peak water demand and pressure concerns and produces less strain on the infrastructure. Limiting the time of day to water makes irrigating more efficient and decreases evaporation. Water schedules have been shown to be an effective peak demand and water conservation tool. Residents who water outside of the water schedule could be issued a watering violation.

Castle Rock does not have a water supply problem and actually is implementing very strategic plans to ensure a long-term sustainable water future. Potential talk about our water supply and conservation measures are due to keeping our customers informed. The Town feels an informed community is an engaged one. New sources of supply, infrastructure projects and conservation measures occur in all Colorado communities—and Castle Rock Water wants you to know what our plans are. Frequently, we also ask for resident input on these plans. Sign up to join the discussion. Notify Me

Especially with new development, drainage of water may be seen flowing through the yard and into the storm drain. Your home was graded with swales, directing water away from the foundation and channeled toward the sidewalk and ultimately to the storm drain. If there are excessive amounts of water or this water causes algae or ice buildup, it is necessary to look at measures to reduce it. Overwatering from you or your neighbor accounts for the primary reason for excessive water. Landscaping that has not yet matured and misaligned downspouts also cause drainage issues. Find more ways to reduce excessive water.

You can find up-to-date information on current development on the interactive map on the In Your Backyard page of our Web site. This will take you to an interactive map that provides detailed information on what's happening around Town. You also can call Development Services and speak to a planner, 303-660-1393.

You can apply for a building permit or track permits and inspections online by accessing the eTRAKiT page of our website. To speak with a building permit specialist, call the Building Division, 720-733-3527. To schedule an inspection, call our inspection line, 303-660-1341, or use our eTRAKiT system.

You can speak to a planner at Development Services by calling 303-660-1393. To find out about development activities or check your zoning designation, go to the interactive map on the In Your Backyard section of our Web site.

The Castle Rock Comprehensive Master Plan outlines the Town’s strategies for handling future short- and long-term growth. The plan is built on four cornerstones:

Town IdentityPreserve Castle Rock’s unique character as a distinct and physically separate community at the heart of Douglas County.

Community PlanningAccommodate the needs of existing and future residents while preserving and protecting Castle Rock’s identity and quality of life.

Community ServicesEnsure the provision of community services that support the public interest and well being of all Castle Rock residents and businesses.

Local EconomyPromote economic self-sufficiency and long-term stability of the local economy. This focus aims to provide a broad range of employment opportunities for residents and a healthy tax base for the Town.

Based on these objectives, the Castle Rock Comprehensive Master Plan should help guide our community in making the best choices for the Town as it grows over the next 20 years.

Train engineers are required to sound train horns at railroad crossings for safety reasons. In 2005, the Federal Railroad Administration developed the Federal Train Horn Rule. This new set of rules established standards for how train engineers must sound the horns, including the decibel range of the horn.

At the same time, the rules established criteria that would allow for local jurisdictions (like Castle Rock) to silence the regular sounding of horns if certain improvements are implemented in place of the train horn. This is referred to as establishing a quiet zone.

It’s important to note that, even with the establishment of a quiet zone, train engineers can still sound the horns if they perceive a danger or a threat.

Options for creating a quiet zone could include completely closing a crossing, installing raised medians, installing additional gates, creating one-way streets, or using horns at the gates rather than on the train – called wayside horns.

The goal of a quiet zone is to reach a certain level of safety, defined in a measurement index by the Federal Railroad Administration. Any one or a combination of safety options can be used as long as they reach a certain threshold for safety as defined by that index. It is also possible that using one of the measures at one crossing can reach an appropriate safety score within that index to quiet the horn at multiple crossings located near each other, such as the crossings at Second, Third and Fifth streets.

Town Council has also considered installing additional gates at all three crossings, as well as wayside horns, which put the horns at each crossing, rather than on the train.

In addition, Town Council has been provided an overview of a variety of combinations that could be considered. A few of these included: turning Second and Third streets into one-way streets; installing wayside horn systems that place a horn at the crossing to use in place of the horn on the train; and installing medians along Second and Third streets. Traffic impacts, emergency operational impacts and higher implementation costs were the general reasons these were not pursued further.

Yes, as long as you obtain zoning and building permits from the Town. If you live in an homeowners association-controlled neighborhood, you need HOA approval. Call Development Services for more information, 720-733-2204.

Councilmembers may not be current paid employees of the Town. If Charter Amendment B passes, the same will be true for the new office of at-large Mayor. Councilmembers currently receive a modest stipend, but are not considered paid employees. They do not have offices within the Town, nor do they receive benefits.

Voters on Nov. 7 approved a citizen-initiated measure to change language in the Town Charter regarding how the Town’s Mayor is elected. Now, the Mayor will be elected at-large, and there will be six Councilmembers elected within six districts. While this election changed the language in the Town Charter regarding the overall structure of Town Council, the citizen-initiated petition that provided for the election did not identify critical elements such as qualifications for Mayor and a timeline for the transition to the new Council structure. These items must be identified in the Town Charter before the voter-approved changes can be implemented.

Because any change to the Town Charter requires voter approval, another election will be required. Town Council wants community input before asking voters to consider another series of Charter amendments. To do so quickly, efficiently and with public input, Town Council has formed a Citizen Advisory Committee, which has advised Council on:

Qualifications for Mayor, such as age, voting status, and duration of residency in Castle Rock

Election date the Mayor will first be elected

The timing and procedure to complete the necessary re-districting to six Council districts

Yes, there is a citizen-driven initiative to change the Town’s Charter. The proposed change would amend the Castle Rock Town Charter to allow for the at-large, town-wide election of the office of Mayor. In addition, it will include district changes. Town Council currently consists of seven members elected from the district they live in. Currently, the Mayor is appointed. The proposed amendment would reduce the number from seven to six districts.

The acting Town Clerk deemed there are a sufficient number of valid signatures for the effort to go forward. State Statute required Town Council to set a ballot question and call an election. The special election has been set for Nov. 7. Town Council also directed staff to develop an educational mailer for residents. The purpose is to help voters understand the question as they fill out their ballot. As part of the mailer, Town staff has been identifying draft arguments for and draft arguments against the Charter amendment. Residents now have the opportunity to submit feedback regarding the mailer messaging.

Aptive Environmental LLC, a national pest control services company, has filed suit against the Town of Castle Rock in the U.S. District Court for Colorado. In the litigation Aptive challenges the constitutionality of the Town’s 7 p.m. curfew on the ability of commercial door-to-door solicitors to contact residents. This curfew has been in effect since 2008. Aptive seeks a judicial order prohibiting the Town from enforcing this curfew on solicitors. The Town Attorney’s office is preparing a response to the litigation.

Every development must go through some level of review by the Town’s Development Services Department. Following Council’s approval of this project, Wolfensberger Property Group (the lead developer of the property) submitted construction documents for Town review. Town staff has completed two reviews of the documents and are awaiting a response. Construction cannot begin until the documents are approved. Based on some discussions the Town has had with the developer, site grading and building construction could begin as early as fall 2017.

The Town continues to work with cell phone providers and others seeking to improve cell phone coverage within Castle Rock. We want to ensure that cell phone providers can efficiently and effectively locate wireless facilities within Town. The Town does have standards that seek to ensure that wireless facilities are compatible with surrounding property and uses.

On May 15, 2018, Town Council received public testimony on a request for a special use permit to allow a cell phone tower to be placed on Town-owned property on the Quarry Mesa Open Space. Town Council voted 5-1 to deny the application. (Following public testimony, the Town's Planning Commission had voted 6-0 to recommend that Town Council deny the application. Town staff had also recommended denial based upon applicable criteria.)

The resolution denying the special use emphasized a number of concerns with the application related to its proposed location, including the incompatibility of the tower structure on Town open space, which was specifically acquired and dedicated to remain as open space.

This is the second Castle Locks Self-Storage project, which will include about 60,000 square feet of storage (399 units) and 2.3 acres of RV storage. The project is under construction and should be open in 2018. View a map of projects currently underway at CRgov.com/DevelopmentActivity.

No homes will be built on this temporary pile of dirt. According to Richmond Homes, the stockpile will be gone by mid-August, as they finish excavation work in the area. (The site grading is balanced, so there won’t be any dirt left when the work there is finished.) New piles will show up during underground utility work, but they will be temporary, as well.

In November 2016, 69 percent of Castle Rock voters approved a measure that allowed the Town to keep $714,580 in revenues beyond TABOR limits from 2015. Voters specifically allocated that money to police, fire, emergency medical and transportation purposes. That’s where the money is going.

In an effort to continually improve trail connectivity, as part of their development plan, Castle Rock Development Company has hired a contractor to add additional trail segments to the existing Native Legend Trail. The new trail segments are on town property but privately funded by the developer. Construction is expected to be completed this spring, which is why you see the construction fencing (orange mesh). The black tarp barriers are likely for silt fencing to prevent erosion and run-off. The blue flags mark the alignment of the trail for construction.

Currently, Rock Park consists of several parcels the Town has purchased over time in an effort to enhance this iconic landmark. The land that was purchased is designated as R-1 Single-Family, which would allow detached one-family dwellings, small in-home day cares, indoor and outdoor recreation, and underground public utilities, among other uses.

In May 2017, Castle Rock Parks and Recreation proposed a new zoning classification that would remove the single-family residence zoning and allow for recreation and cultural/arts facilities use. The intent of the proposed zoning classification was to have one zone designation that could cover all active parks within Town. Upon hearing public feedback, the Town is now considering a special zoning district specifically for Rock Park.

An ordinance will be presented to Town Council at its Oct. 17 meeting. The purpose is to create a new zone classification, the PL-3 District. This will officially define the park as a natural area and will align the park’s permitted uses with the activities and facilities that currently exist.

Learn more at an informational public meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 in the Town Hall lobby, 100 N. Wilcox St. Parks and Recreation staff will be on hand to answer questions and address concerns. Please keep in mind, this new zoning classification would not change any of the park’s features – only make it easier for the Town to maintain the monument.

The PL-3 District would define the park as a natural area with the exception of the service items and features already in existence at the park. Permitted uses on the proposed PL-3 District will generally include open space; wildlife sanctuary; trails and associated service facilities such as restrooms, picnic pavilions and information kiosks; off-street parking and driveways; and temporary community events. Additionally, the PL-3 District would allow for the continued maintenance and operation of the flagpole and Star.

Other public hearing opportunities will be at the Town’s Planning Commission meeting Thursday, Sept. 28. Town Council is also scheduled to review the proposed zoning change for the first time at its Tuesday, Oct. 17 meeting. Both Town Council and Planning Commission meetings begin at 6 p.m. in Town Hall Council Chambers, 100 N. Wilcox St.

Currently, the Rock Park site is just over 62 acres and consists of eight previously separated parcels acquired as public open space between 1947 and 1991. Securing this new zoning would help officially consolidate the entire park site. This will help with maintenance for Rock Park and the Star.

The Town of Castle Rock and the Castle Rock Police Department have learned of community concerns surrounding two separate incidents occurring in mid-February 2018.

On February 15, 2018, the Police Department received a report of an assault involving a knife in the Safeway parking lot. The Department was able to determine no stabbing or other crime occurred.

On February 20, 2018, the Police Department received a report of a robbery in the parking lot of the Ridge Road King Soopers. After a thorough investigation, it was determined no robbery or other crime occurred.

Stay tuned as the Police Department is preparing to launch its social media in the coming weeks.

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In 2018, the Town is planning a reconstruction of Meadows Parkway between the bridge over U.S. Highway 85 and Praire Hawk Drive.

The concrete pavement was installed in 1987 and has reached the end of its life. To repair the road, crews will remove the concrete pavement and replace it with asphalt. Construction is expected to begin after Memorial Day and last through mid-August.

What to expectIn all, work is expected to last 75 calendar days, with the goal of completing the work while school is out for the summer. When work begins, portions of the roadway will be down to one lane ineach direction. Discover alternate routes – such as North Meadows Drive, Castle Rock Parkway, Prairie Hawk Drive, Red Hawk Drive, and Coachline Road – at CRgov.com/MeadowsParkway.

The Town knows this temporary inconvenience will lead to long-term gain – a smoother road for the thousands of drivers who use Meadows Parkway each day. Thank you for your patience.

Previous preparationThe Town has been preparing for this work for some time. The timing of this project was purposely planned after the opening of Castle Rock Parkway/North Meadows Drive. In addition, the Town last year worked to improve Coachline Road for an anticipated increase in detour-related traffic.

Before work begins this year, a right-turn-only lane will be added from North Meadows Drive to Butterfield Crossing Drive in an effort to keep traffic moving through that intersection.

The project is budgeted for $2.5 million. Of that, $1.3 million is coming from a Federal Grant administered through the Denver Regional Council of Governments.

This land was zoned in 2002 to allow for a maximum of 160 units of assisted living/nursing home, or 80 multifamily units, or 38 single family homes. It could also be developed with a mix of these uses, although the developable area is only 3.85 acres, so the owner has indicated it is more likely to be either just assisted living or multifamily. Over 1 acre of open space is planned. The developer has not been in contact recently on this site, so the timing of its development is unknown at this time. There would be public hearings with the next phase, a site development plan, when the developer chooses to move forward. At that time, public hearing signs would be placed on the property, and properties within 300 feet of the site would be notified by mail.

The Town is considering purchasing the gas station on the east side of Wilcox at I-25 for use for future transportation needs. The Town’s due diligence period extends into first quarter 2019, so additional information would be available after that time. There are no current applications related to the gas station on the west side of Wilcox at I-25, so if and how that parcel may redevelop is unknown at this time.

The property is currently owned by Heir & Company, a Castle Rock business. They are currently using the building for apartments. There have been numerous discussions about renovation of the existing building or renovation of the existing building with an addition to expand the usable square footage. However, there have only been discussions, with no formal action plans. In addition, the Town’s Historic Preservation Board has nominated the building twice for Colorado’s Endangered Places Program, but it has not been accepted. The hope was to get exposure for the building and, therefore, expand possible grant opportunities.

Located at the northeast corner of Wolfensberger and Coachline roads, the Hillside community concept is to create a modern new urban village with multiple housing types. The developer has an approved Site Development Plan for 130 units in this area. They have been working with the Town to finalize the neighborhood construction documents for the roadway and utility designs. The developer has not determined when they will start construction on the neighborhood yet. View information about this and other active developments on the Town's Development Activity Map.

The proposed Festival Park Commons project is a result of a request for proposals the Town distributed in 2017 to develop a public parking structure in the existing parking lot south of Town Hall. The chosen developer is still working on concepts, including redevelopment of the three other lots south of Town Hall into the plan, and a formal land use application has not been submitted to the Town. A schedule has not been proposed at this time.

The Town knows parking, especially Downtown, is a priority for residents and business owners. The Town recently hired a consultant to conduct a Downtown Parking Study to evaluate current and future needs, as well as to get recommendations for increasing parking. Town staff is reviewing suggested implementation items that resulted from the study. One of those is establishing off-street parking requirements for new residential and commercial development in the Downtown area. In addition, Town Council has also supported new striping along Wilcox and Perry streets, which will add some on-street parking. Finally, once the new roundabout at Third and Perry streets is constructed, we will see additional parking gains near that intersection. Learn more about the parking study at CRgov.com/ParkingStudy. Learn about the roundabout at CRgov.com/PerryRoundabout.

Annexation is the process by which a property becomes incorporated into the Town of Castle Rock’s jurisdiction. With that annexation, the area benefits from services the Town provides, such as public safety, snow removal, street maintenance, park maintenance and more. It also means taxable units or sales tax from that property help pay for those services. All annexation proposals must follow a State-mandated process, which includes public hearings. As part of that process, Town Council must make three decisions:

Substantial Compliance: Does the annexation petition comply with State Code?

Eligibility: Is the property eligible to be annexed in accordance with State Code?

Annexation: Should the property be annexed?

The Town has several proposals under consideration. Learn more and view the annexation proposals at CRgov.com/Annexation.

Like in most municipalities, all development – including building, planning and zoning – is handled by the Town’s Development Services Department. A new development must start with a proposed plan.

The plan is submitted to Development Services, which is staffed with experts. Engineers, community planners and designers evaluate the plan on everything from traffic and water impacts to design and aesthetic standards. Their goal is to ensure every new development not only matches the community’s vision but also makes technical sense and, above all, is safe to use. Then, the public process can begin. Planned developments are presented to the public through Planning Commission, community meetings, and Town Council. Then, staff follows up with developers to ensure public comments taken at public meetings are incorporated into the plan to the extent possible. You can see the projects going through this process using the map at CRgov.com/DevelopmentActivity. Sometimes, if the zoning use on the area is already in line with what the developer is proposing, it can be reviewed and approved by staff.

It’s important to know this process is market-driven. When the economy supports new amenities, developers will approach the Town with their ideas.

The short answer is no. Town Code does not require conditioned air. Exhaust air may be required, and the conditioned air is drawn in from that. However, a supply air can be run to bathrooms. It just isn’t required.

In regards to the Canyons South Proposal status "The property is currently zoned for development in Douglas County jurisdiction." What does that mean for Castle Rock? It seems that this large development is being planned within Castle Rock but not annexed in to Castle Rock. How does that work? Thank you.

Canyons South property has been zoned for development in Douglas County for quite some time. Past approvals allow them to build up to 968 single-family homes, a golf course, school sites and associated open space areas. In 2015, they requested to Annex into Castle Rock and increase their density up to 1,506 homes, remove the golf course, but still have schools and open space. During that process, the land owner decided to keep the zoning already approved in the County. Douglas County will be the governing body to issue building permits, own and maintain the roadways, and collect property taxes. Please contact Douglas County if you have further questions regarding where they are in the process of building this neighborhood.

No. This was a proposed idea. Town staff received a Preliminary Project Application (PPA) in November of 2017 for a sports complex located west of Ridge Road and north of Plum Creek Parkway. Town staff has not received any communication from the applicant since the comments then. Therefore the Town considers this application closed.

The Preliminary Project Application is not a formal application. Instead, it is a way for developers to solicit comments from Town staff regarding the required processes for a proposed project.

Town Council approved a rezoning of the property in May 2016 for multifamily housing. The project is delayed because the applicant is questioning the requirement to install road and utility improvements within the time frame noted in the Council-approved development agreement.

Plum Creek Investments LLC has submitted a Site Development Plan for a retail strip center with gas station at the southeast corner of East Plum Creek Parkway and South Lake Gulch Road. The retail strip center is a 7,200-foot, multi-tenant retail building. A convenience store will occupy approximately 5,100 square feet, while the remaining 2,1000 square feet are reserved for a future tenant yet to be determined. Six fuel stations are proposed to be in front of the building under a canopy. An automated drive-through car wash facility will also be located on the property.

The proposed uses are allowed by zoning; however, any development of this area would be required to go through a public hearing for interface regulations, to be in compliance with the rules required on commercial properties next to residential uses. The Site Development Plan is still under staff review, and public hearing dates have yet to be determined.

The Pine Canyon property is currently zoned in Douglas County as Agriculture One (A1) and is not within Town municipal borders. This property is currently going through a review process with Development Services. The latest submittal to the Town on this proposed project was received in November 2017. This is the ninth proposal related to this property that has been submitted over the course of many years.

The area known as Pine Canyon spans both sides of Interstate 25, extending from the Union Pacific Railroad on the west to Founders Parkway on the east. It’s generally north of Scott Boulevard and south of Founders Parkway. (Or, generally north of Douglas County High School.) The applicant currently proposes to annex into the Town and change the zoning to allow for a mix of single-family and multifamily housing (up to 1,320 dwellings). The proposal also includes 133 acres of open space and 57 acres of land for public use (schools, parks, etc.) The proposal also includes up to 40,000 square feet of non-residential development, such as offices, retail stores and restaurants on the east side of I-25, and up to 775,000 square feet of non-residential development on the west side of I-25.

As part of this process, public hearings are required at various stages, including presentations to both the Planning Commission and Town Council. All public hearing dates are posted online at CRgov.com/Notices. The applicant is required to send letters to homeowners in the area (within 300 feet), and there will be a yellow public notice sign placed on the property. There are no public hearings scheduled for this proposal at this time.

In 2010, Town Council approved a Planned Development Plan for that area. That plan included 117 homes. Now, a new builder is interested in developing that area. The developer conducted two neighborhood meetings to date and received feedback expressing concerns over the proposed increase in density.

If the developer were to stick with the originally approved plan, construction could begin with proper construction documents. If the developer were to make any changes to the original plan – such as increasing the density of homes, building elevations, open space allocations, site setbacks, or overall site layout – the new plan would have to go through a public process. That process would include public hearings with the Planning Commission and then go to Town Council for consideration. To date, the applicant has suggested an increase in density up to 168 homes. However, the Town has not received a formal application. Depending on the increase in density that is ultimately submitted with a formal application, there would be numerous impacts, such as traffic impacts, that would need to be studied and discussed before the public process would begin.

That area – just north of the new Castle Rock Parkway interchange and behind Home Depot ­– is owned by Alberta Development Partners. Some of it is located within the Town’s jurisdiction, and part of it is within Douglas County’s jurisdiction. At this time, Alberta has sent proposed ideas to the Town through a Preliminary Project Application.

The Preliminary Project Application is not a formal application. Instead, it is a way for developers to solicit comments from Town staff regarding the required processes for a proposed project. In this case, some of the area would have to be annexed into the Town. In addition, the proposed idea would have to go through zoning, site development, construction document evaluation and erosion control processes – some of which require public hearings and neighborhood meetings. The proposed idea includes both residential and commercial development options.

For this 56-acre proposal, 34.9 acres already exist within the Town (zoned as Integrated Business back in the 1990s), and 21.7 acres would have to be annexed into the Town.

The formal annexation application begins when the owner/developer of the property submits an annexation application to the Town. No formal application has been submitted, and nothing has been presented to Town Council for consideration. Learn more about the Town’s annexation process at CRgov.com/annexation.

This area is known as the Oaks Subdivision. The landowner is currently looking at requesting an increase in the number of homes previously approved. They have been conducting neighborhood outreach and have not at this time submitted an official application. Information about neighborhood meetings related to development can be found on the Public Notices calendar at CRgov.com/events. (To find past events, click the “show past events” box on the calendar and enter your search in the search bar.)

That land is a dedicated for a school site. At this time, the Town does not have any requests to develop a school on this site. When we receive requests, and developments begin going through our process, we post information on our Development Activity Map at CRgov.com/DevelopmentActivity.

There is a retaining wall at the Promenade development that sustained damage during a July 2018 rain storm. The wall was installed by the Promenade’s developer and inspected by a third-party engineer. The July storm overwhelmed the temporary sediment pond above the wall, resulting in water and mud overtopping the retaining wall. As a result, dirt and sediment accumulated on Castlegate Drive. Town staff cleaned up this public street with the cost charged back to the developer, and the developer remediated the site and rebuilt the retaining wall on their private property. A structural engineer has inspected the repairs and determined there is no danger to the public. The developer has installed additional drainage that should prevent the same thing from happening in the future.

Albert Development Partners announced at Town Council’s Aug. 21 meeting that Whole Foods has officially signed a 20-year lease for space in the Promenade. The natural-grocery store is planning to open in late 2019/early 2020.

Looking at the vision book for the Promenade, it appears that Alberta is leaving out A LOT of the amenities that were promised to create this "High Class" shopping experience and we are being left with a shopping center we can find anywhere else that is nothing special. What has been completed so far is just a fraction of what their documents show for area's that are completed already. What is being done by the town to ensure that the developer is delivering what was promised as many people I've talked to are disappointed with what has been done so far. I've tried contacting Alberta directly but they ignore all communications and their website has broken links that don't work.

Town staff in late March 2018 met with the Promenade Development Team to discuss existing conditions and review specific site design and landscape elements identified in the Council-approved Promenade Vision Book. The project is 60 percent complete and ahead of the initial 5-year schedule. The existing and proposed tenant mix, pedestrian gathering areas, and ongoing improvements to emphasize the “mountain to prairie” architecture and landscape material theme will be completed with each phase of the project. The development team noted that landscape improvements and pedestrian gathering areas will undergo further development in the spring and summer of 2018 and beyond. The tenant mix is consistent with the commercial needs of the community and initial presentation to Council, including additional sit-down restaurants and retail sales options. View a current site map, including updated businesses, at CRgov.com/Promenade.

Hi! Can you provide an update on the Promenade shopping area? It looks like we are building more than we can fill. Several store fronts, including the one by TJ Maxx and around other areas have been empty for a long time and yet land is still being cleared. There also has not been any action on the old King Soopers and now talk of the development of Millers Landing. This is very concerning to many residents.

The Promenade at Castle Rock is in its third year, and built-out is expected to take about five years. The developer, Alberta Development Partners, decides which businesses will go in various locations, based on the market. The area is about 40 percent completed. You can learn more about coming businesses on Alberta’s Promenade at Castle Rock webpage.

The Promenade at Castle Rock is in year three, of a five-year build-out plan, and there’s about 40 percent left to go. The types of businesses going into the development are market-driven and determined by the developer, Alberta Development Partners. You can view the design book at CRgov.com/Promenade. There is also a link to Alberta’s site, where the company announces new businesses.

The Town and Alberta Development Partners (the developer of the Promenade) entered into a financial agreement in 2014. The Town agreed to share new tax revenue generated on the property. No existing Town revenues nor funds were committed to the project. Instead, it is a sharing of tax revenue the Town otherwise would not receive. This revenue helps fund necessary public services such as fire, police, road maintenance and more.

Key aspects of the agreement include: • The Town shares 27.5 percent of new sales tax revenues generated from that property for up to 25 years and will fund up to $4.45 million in development fee reimbursements and an additional $750,000 fee reimbursement tied to achieving 700,000 square feet in commercial development. • The metro district on the development property intends to issue and repay $28.8 million in net bond proceeds for qualifying public improvements. • Alberta intends to acquire the land, develop the property and otherwise fund the $180 million project. • The financial agreements also include restrictions on Alberta relocating certain existing business in Castle Rock to the new development.

We are new residents, and were told by the realtor that Castle Rock prohibits building along crests of hills in an effort to not block out views. My question pertains to the CityScape development by Richmond (on Meadows Boulevard just west of the hospital). It is not on a crest, but the homes are 4 stories tall, and completely blot out the high mountain range, leaving only sky visible. They are actually on land that is lower than our homes across the road, but they are very tall. I'm just wondering if there are any protections in place that relate to existing homes and views?

Castle Rock does not have any regulations regarding existing homes and their views. Our Skyline/Ridgeline ordinance limits building height in specific protected areas that are designated on the Development Constraints Map. (See link below.) Some homes built in these Skyline/Ridgeline areas have reduced building height, additional landscaping, limited to earth tone colors, or have gone through a variance process to not have these limitations (based on detailed criteria). The CityScape homes are not limited due to this ordinance and are being built within the allowed building height of 60 feet for this Town Center neighborhood.

This area will be additional paired homes from builder KB. (Northwest corner of Celestial Avenue and Low Meadow Boulevard). Further to the west at Jonquil Street and Celestial Avenue will be single family homes from Lennar. You can learn about what’s being built around Town with our Development Activity Map.

About $7.2 million in grocery tax revenue is projected in 2019, making up 14 percent of the $51.8 million in total sales tax revenue anticipated for the year. Grocery tax only applies to food purchased at the store and then eaten at home. Other items such as paper goods, cleaning supplies, toiletries and even foods that can be immediately consumed, such as prepared sandwiches, are taxed separately from groceries.

No, renewable water is funded through growth-related revenue from new development in Castle Rock, as well as from fees on monthly water bills. The Town’s water funds are classified as enterprise funds, meaning they legally can receive only minimal tax support.

Yes. Part of the Town’s sales tax revenue is allocated to the Transportation Fund. That fund provides for maintenance of streets – including snow removal – as well as for capital projects. Elimination of the grocery tax would impact the resources available annually for street maintenance and construction.

The Town estimates it will end 2018 with $18.2 million available in its General Fund. Of that total, $9.6 million is unobligated, or not already designated for a particular use. The Town believes this reserve amount reflects sound cash management in the event of an economic downturn, given the Town’s annual General Fund expenditures exceed $50 million.

No. The Town is a full-service municipality, offering police, fire and rescue, parks and recreation, water, building/planning/zoning, and roads/public works services to the community. However, other public entities work within Castle Rock, too. For example, Douglas County provides social, correctional and other services; CDOT maintains traffic signals on and near state highways; and the Douglas County School District is responsible for oversight of local schools. There’s even a separate cemetery district. Waste removal, meanwhile, generally is handled privately, or by a homeowners’ association.

No. Local schools – including teacher salaries and building maintenance costs – are funded through the Douglas County School District. More information about funding for Douglas County schools can be found at dcsdk12.org.

Several neighborhoods in Castle Rock have Metropolitan Districts, “Metro Districts” for short. These Metro Districts are separate governmental entities and are usually created by the developer/property owner at the time of initial development of the neighborhood or subdivision to allow for a special, localized mill levy to be imposed for certain development-related improvements (local streets, waterlines, landscaping, neighborhood amenities, etc.). These mill levies continue to support debt payments for initial improvement costs, some maintenance and new enhancements and other items set out in the approved service plans for the Metro Districts.

Many, but not all, businesses in the Promenade area have an additional Public Improvement Fee (PIF) that is assessed and remitted to the metropolitan district in that area. The metro district uses that revenue to repay debt it issued to construct the infrastructure to develop the area.

Castle Rock’s sales tax is 7.9 percent. The receipt also indicates taxes charged by other jurisdictions, which, in some cases, tax items at a different rate than the Town. For example, the Town taxes food for home consumption (gallon of milk, loaf of bread etc.), but the State of Colorado and Douglas County do not. Therefore, for all food for home consumption, the only tax that should be applied is at the 4% rate. However, there are many things everyone taxes, such as laundry detergent, which would have a tax rate of 7.9%. The different rates are broken down by the grocery store’s system, which charges the correct tax on each item, according to the jurisdiction’s tax base. Therefore, it would be incorrect to add up all the percentages to 10.8 percent. Rather, the receipt shows a breakdown of various jurisdiction’s taxes.

Weekend home builder signs (Richmond, KB, DRHorton, Kaufman, etc.) I have previously raised this concern to Town Council, Town Manager, Planning/Zoning and was told that the Town does not have money in the budget to enforce. I don't believe this excuse when I see the Town "blow" $1.4M on an unnecessary round about.

Town staff enforcement illegal signs during normal business hours. This topic was discussed by Town Council, and it was determined that timeframe was the best use of resources. Town staff typically will do a sweep Friday afternoon and Monday morning to stay on top of illegal signs.

There are no plans to move the railroad lines. In 2007-2008, there was some discussion about moving the railroad tracks east of DIA to ensure the train engineers could maintain 55 mph between Pueblo and the coal mines in Wyoming without interrupting towns along the way. Currently, the Town is unaware of any active railroad discussions on this topic. It is a significant project without a funding source.

Town Council meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, starting at 6 p.m. Town Council can also schedule special meetings. Get details at CRgov.com/Council.

If you can’t attend in person, watch online or on TV. Town Council meetings are broadcast live at CRgov.com/WatchCouncil, where you can also find a recording of the meeting the next day. Town Council meetings are also broadcast on Channel 8 for CenturyLink subscribers and Channel 22 for Comcast Cable Subscribers several times each day. View Council's current agenda.

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Check out CRgov.com/Events. There, you’ll find a calendar of upcoming events that includes everything from Town Council or Board and Commission meetings to special events, concerts, and neighborhood meetings or open houses. You can also sign up for emails from the calendar listings at CRgov.com/NotifyMe. See a calendar of events.

Plum Creek Golf Club Pool is a private facility. In the past, the owner has discussed possible redevelopment, but no applications have been submitted to the Town. Information about active development (and redevelopment) can be found on the Town's Development Activity Map.

This undeveloped land is part of the Town’s Mitchell Gulch Park. Someday, the Town would like to expand the park and improve this area. There are no formal plans at this time. Information about active development projects is on the Town's Development Activity Map.

The Town does not maintain, and has not improved, the rock scramble that is the ascent and descent to and from the top of Castle Rock. If you are a skilled climber or hiker, you can probably make it to the top. Climbing to the top is not generally illegal, but it is not recommended. You are responsible for your own safety and your decision to leave the trail.

The Rock has sheer walls that drop 50 feet or more, and falls have resulted in serious injuries and deaths. The climb down is more difficult than the climb up. Do not risk your life by depending on vegetation to stop a slip.

Climbers can be held responsible if hiking outside the park’s hours of dusk to dawn, if creating a dangerous condition such as kicking rocks off of the summit – even if on accident – or for requiring an emergency response.

The Town maintains the Star, a flagpole and security cameras on top of Castle Rock. Skilled workers from the Fire and Parks and Recreation departments make the climb, using safety gear as necessary, to perform needed maintenance.

The Town knows hockey and ice skating are popular in Colorado. Most ice rinks in Colorado have been built through either a public/private partnership or by a dedicated funding source, such as taxes. (Some of that is due to the cost to build and maintain them). While there has been some interest from the private sector in building a new ice rink in Castle Rock, no construction is currently planned.

One recent idea has been presented through a Preliminary Project Application. The Preliminary Project Application is not a formal application. Instead, it is a way for developers to solicit comments from Town staff regarding the required processes for a proposed project. The proposed idea would have to go through zoning, site development, construction document evaluation and erosion control processes – some of which require public hearings and neighborhood meetings.

Currently, the Downtown Development Authority has its seasonal Rink at the Rock Downtown at Fifth and Perry streets. It’s generally open each year from Starlighting in November through Presidents’ Day.

This project was proposed as a public/private partnership in 2015 between the Town of Castle Rock and Snowsports 365. At this time, the Town has not received a request from Snowsports 365 to move forward with development of facility, which is dependent on a private investment. The potential for this project still exists, but we do not have a timeframe for development.

Overall, 28 percent of Castle Rock is currently dedicated to parks and open space – either public or private. Town planners estimate that more than a third of Castle Rock’s total area will be dedicated to open space when the Town is fully built out. (View our map, which shows both current and planned parks and open space.)

Remember, what looks like open space may not be defined as open space. Some areas of Town may look like open space because there is nothing built there. In fact, many of these “open” areas of land were entitled for development in previous years – some back to the 1980s. Along with market demand, these developers are following through on the use of those entitlements.

Castle Rock is 34.31 square miles (or 21,958 acres). Here is a breakdown of parks and open space within Town:

This central gathering place is transforming into a modern Downtown center thanks to a partnership between the Town and the Downtown Development Authority.

Construction is underway on the park, located at Second and Perry streets Downtown. Planned new amenities include a landing pavilion, splash pad, fire pits, an open lawn, a creek-side picnic area, market plaza, bridge connections to Town Hall parking, improved lighting and seating, an overlook walkway with an iconic lantern feature and a water-play area in Sellars Gulch. In addition to the new amenities, stormwater improvements along Sellars Gulch will be implemented to align with natural flood plain regulations and provide public access to the creek.

The project is expected to be completed in fall 2017. The total project cost is about $6.9 million. Get weekly updates at CRgov.com/FestivalPark. Learn more about the DDA at downtowncastlerock.com.

Dirt bikes that are registered with the State are legal to drive on streets. As to the open space, if someone has permission from the property owner - the Meadows HOA, in this case - to use the property in that way, they may. If they do not have permission from an HOA representative, then riding in that area could be considered trespassing and/or damaging property.

With the passage of the Colorado Medical Use of Marijuana, Initiative 20 (in 2000), and the Colorado Marijuana Legalization Initiative, Amendment 64 (in 2012), marijuana use (subject to certain restrictions) was legalized in the State. Article XVIII of the Colorado Constitution, Section 16 (3)(d), titled “Personal Use and Regulation of Marijuana” states: Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the following acts are not unlawful and shall not be an offense under Colorado law or the law of any locality within Colorado or be a basis for seizure, or forfeiture of assets under Colorado law for persons twenty-one years of age or older: (d) Consumption of marijuana, provided that nothing in this section shall permit consumption that is conducted openly and publicly or in a manner that endangers others. A number of Colorado statutes also govern various aspects of marijuana use. Generally, property owners are permitted to make their own choices about marijuana use on their property. However, there are a number of considerations that need to be taken into account when making determinations surrounding the “legality” of marijuana use, on private property, which are driven by particularized factual circumstances. Accordingly, we are not in a position to make global statements about any specific situation. The Castle Rock Police Department is sworn to enforce the laws and it is committed to doing so.

Although no community is immune from crime, Castle Rock is a very safe community. Our crimes against persons crime rate has actually decreased since 2012.

The population of Castle Rock has grown from 51,573 in 2012 to 62,036 in 2016. During this time, the crime rate for crimes against persons, which includes crimes such as aggravated assaults and robberies, actually decreased from 1.2 crimes per thousand in 2012 to 0.79 crimes per thousand in 2016. For example, there were 7 robberies reported in 2012 versus 4 robberies reported in 2016. Aggravated assaults have stayed consistent with 29 in 2012 and 29 in 2016.

The crime rate for crimes against property has increased from 16.3 crimes per thousand in 2012 to 18.55 crimes per thousand in 2016. This increase can be attributed to retail theft, fraud and ID theft.

The Castle Rock Police Department has grown appropriately to keep up with population growth as we strive to continue to provide a high level of public safety service to the community. In 2012, Castle Rock Police had 54 officers (or 1.05 officers per thousand population) and in 2016, our department had grown to 71 officers (or 1.14 officers per thousand population.)

It is worth noting Castle Rock received recognition in May as being among the safest places in all of Colorado from LendEDU. Crime stats are published each year in CRPD’s annual report. Visit CRgov.com/police.

Here is a link to LendEDU's Safest Cities blog, with further pertinent information:

A group called the Federal Protection Agency (follow them on Facebook) provides escorts of fallen military personnel to and from Denver International Airport. Usually, they are taking the fallen member from Colorado Springs to DIA to be flown home.

Whenever this occurs, they notify all public safety agencies along the route of their estimated travel times. When possible, CRFD stands at to the overpasses to render honors as the fallen member passes through Castle Rock. Castle Rock police officers and Douglas County sheriff’s deputies also join when available, and most public safety agencies pay their respects along the entire route.

As a home rule municipality, the Town of Castle Rock has its own set of local laws and codes. It's prudent for a local government to take a look at its laws to ensure they are up to par with current legal best practices and local culture. That's why Town staff started a review of Town Code related to animals in 2017.

After conducting research and gathering public feedback, Town staff has recommendations for the Castle Rock community and Town Council to consider. One of those recommendations is to replace the current ban on Pit Bulls with a two-tired, behavior-based potentially dangerous/dangerous provision.

Town staff conducted extensive research throughout the review process and found most Colorado communities do not have breed-specific bans. Research shows breed-specific bans present a number of challenges and are difficult to enforce. That's why the team is making the recommendation to move away from a breed-specific ban to a two-tiered, behavior-based potentially dangerous and dangerous animal system. The proposed system would allow authorities to focus on the particular behavior of a dog and not it's appearance or genetic make-up.

It's important to note, the proposed system also outlines definitions for both potentially dangerous and dangerous animals. These definitions are designed to proactively manage a potentially dangerous dog, and would not necessarily require a dog to injure/bite another animal or person before being classified as potentially dangerous. Additionally, dangerous dogs would be clearly defined, and steps to remove the animal from Town limits would be outlined.

Timing signals is an imperfect science, and in Castle Rock, managing that science is a partnership between the Town and the Colorado Department of Transportation.

CDOT owns and operates signals along US Highway 85, including the segment between U.S. 85 and I-25 known as Meadows Parkway. The same is true for Founders Parkway, between I-25 and Fifth Street. Some signals are pre-programmed to go with the ebb and flow of traffic, based on traffic counts and patterns during certain times of the day.

Considering the level of growth and changing traffic patterns in and around Castle Rock, the Town and CDOT have regular discussions and review traffic operations. You can learn more about the Town’s philosophy and how we measure this topic in our asset management plan on our website.

Castle Rock plans for the future of its transportation network with the Transportation Master Plan, which was updated this year. Page ES9 of the plan shows the completed street network anticipated for the Town’s full build-out. The development market will determine when full build-out occurs, which is why the Town is always planning for the future.

Specifically for Cobblestone Ranch, the Transportation Master Plan shows the existing two access roads - CO Highway 83 (Parker Road) and several other access points to CO Highway 86 (Founders Parkway) through the Terrian. While major access roads are not part of the plan, Castle Oaks Drive west of Cobblestone Ranch will be improved by the developer to include curbs and walking or biking lanes that will connect to the Terrian. The timing for all of these improvements depends on the pace of growth. With this area under construction, some of the slight delays may be coming from construction traffic, which won’t be a factor once the area is fully completed.

Generally speaking, the Town defines two types of roadwork: maintenance and capital improvement projects.

For maintenance projects, the Town takes a strategic approach through the annual Pavement Maintenance Program. Neighborhood roadwork is concentrated to one of five areas of Town on a rotating basis. This maintenance extends the life of Town roads and helps the Town get the most out of its investment in infrastructure. Learn more at CRgov.com/PMP. In 2018, the Town will also reconstruct a portion of Meadows Parkway.

Capital improvement projects are those that address safety or congestion-related concerns. They’re new lanes, new roads, etc. For example, in 2017, the Town will install a roundabout at Third and Perry streets Downtown. In the design phase are improvements to intersections at Founders Parkway and Allen Way as well as at Founders Parkway and Crowfoot Valley Road. Get details on the Town’s Capital Improvement Program at CRgov.com/CIP.

Sellars Gulch is a surface stream that flows into East Plum Creek. The stream has natural flows that come from rain and snow, sprinkler systems, and natural surface springs. Surface streams, like Sellars Gulch, are a dynamic system that lose and gain water as they travel downstream. Sellars Gulch is wet around Festival Park, but then dips below ground. The water spreads among the sand and gravel underground, but then can be extracted as a drinking water supply downstream. Water that exists in the sand and gravel adjacent to a surface stream below ground is called an alluvial aquifer.

We are being proactive and asking for your help. Every year before summer, Castle Rock Water prepares a Summer Demand Plan, which helps predict what the summer water supply demand will look like. This plan takes into account new water supplies, weather projections and other changes in our community.

The recent hot, dry weather and lack of rain has resulted in East Plum Creek, one of our renewable water sources in Castle Rock, dropping to record low levels. Our proactive approach to conservation during this hot weather, is about peak demand on our systems. Castle Rock Water has a deep groundwater supply. And now, we also have renewable water. Still, we want to be mindful of all of our resources.

What does peak demand mean? Imagine four people in your house all taking long, hot showers at the same time – all while the dishwasher and laundry machine runs on the hot cycle. The hot water heater cannot keep up with the demand all at once, so next time, you may reduce the time in the shower ¬– much like we are asking residents, HOAs, and businesses to do with outside watering.

Lately, residents, HOAs and commercial customers have been using more water than normal. Typical water usage over the summer is about 12.4 million gallons per day. (Typical water usage outside of summer/irrigation months averages approximately 4 million gallons per day.) The past few weeks, the community has been using up to 16.5 million gallons daily. That’s a 25 percent increase, and it’s putting stress on our system during peak times. It’s not that we’re running out of water, it’s that our infrastructure cannot keep up with the peak demand.

For Castle Rock Water it means at certain times of the day the water in our storage tanks is being used by outdoor watering faster than the tanks are being filled. To keep up with that demand, Castle Rock Water is asking residents to be mindful of their outdoor water use. Additionally, HOAs and commercial customers are being placed on a three-day-per-week watering schedule.

What does this mean for you? Help us be proactive in managing our water resources. Stick to the every-third-day watering schedule and work to reduce usage by at least 20 percent. That means if you are watering 10 minutes per cycle, cut back to 8 minutes. That’s really all your lawn needs! Additionally, residents can water between the hours of 8 p.m. and 8 a.m., and commercial customers can water between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. Keep in mind, if you water in the middle of the day, temperatures are so hot, you can lose up to 50 percent of that water due to evaporation.

Most importantly - you don’t need to water every day. Being efficient with your outdoor watering can help your landscape be healthy and save water.

If you’re looking for more ways to cut back, Castle Rock Water will be adding additional funds to the rebate program. Head to CRconserve.com for more conservation tips or to apply for the rebate program.

No, but our rates are a result of the local challenges related to water in our semi-arid region. Like most South Metro communities, Castle Rock is transitioning from a deep groundwater, nonrenewable supply to a renewable supply from snow and rain. This will ensure a sustainable water source for the future. See how we compare to Front Range providers and see how one study compares water and sewer rates nationally. Keep in mind that comparing water bills is not easy, as every water provider is different. For instance, one reason a water bill from Denver Water is less than Castle Rock Water is that it is for drinking water service only. Separate bills (or property taxes imposed) are required for wastewater and stormwater in some other communities. Rates and fees are analyzed and adjusted annually, and this plan is reviewed by a resident-driven, open-meeting Water Commission.

With recent changes over the last several years, developers are required to utilize landscaping materials designed for our semi-arid environment. For example, Kentucky Bluegrass is not allowed on common spaces and, in 2018, it is no longer allowed anywhere for new development in the Town – including on residential lots. Developers must follow our landscape criteria manual with prescribed low-water-use plants and irrigation practices.

While we are high, mountain desert, we don’t call it desert-scape. We don’t even call it xeriscape. These terms give the idea of rock and cactus. While beautiful, this is not the native Colorado landscape. Castle Rock advocates “Coloradoscape,” with a variety of colorful, low-water-use plants, accented by boulders and organic mulch.

Castle Rock Water has been purchasing water rights in areas of the South Platte River watershed for the last five years as part of our long-term water supply strategic master plan. We are also working on projects to fully reuse all of the water the Town already owns the legal right to use. While we work to build infrastructure (pipes, tanks, plants, etc.) to use that water, Castle Rock leases the water to other entities in order to maximize revenues, to help offset the costs to our customers for developing these water supplies. Our goal is to keep rates as low as we can while still ensuring we have a healthy water supply, updated infrastructure and sustainable water future.

Tornado sirens, better known as outdoor warning systems, are designed for one purpose – to alert people who are outdoors of potential tornadoes.

They are not intended, nor designed, to alert people in houses, businesses or vehicles of tornado warnings. Most outdoor warning systems in place in Colorado today are remnants of the old civil defense siren system.

Outdoor warning systems are expensive. Based on the model that says one siren covers 1 mile, the Town would need a minimum of 33 sirens at a cost of about $35,000 each, or $1.16 million. That amount does not include annual maintenance and fees.

To be prepared in the event of tornadic activity, the Town recommends that each homeowner and business purchase a NOAA weather radio. A good radio costs $25 and $50 and can be purchased at local stores. Some even are portable. These radios will alert you to any severe weather, not just tornadoes.

Residents also can register with a number of free services on the Internet to have severe weather alerts sent to their mobile devices.

These steps will ensure that you get notified of severe weather whether you are at home, work or outdoors. Preparedness begins with the individual, and these are two easy steps to be more prepared.

To become a firefighter with the Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department, you are required to provide a completed Town of Castle Rock employment application; a supplemental Fire and Rescue Department application; cover letter; and resume. Incomplete applications will not be accepted and will be returned to the applicant. Additionally, you must hold a minimum of current Colorado EMT-Paramedic certification, Colorado EMT-Intermediate certification or Colorado EMT-Basic certification and minimum of Colorado or NFPA 1001 compliant Firefighter I certification (depending on the type of open position available).

The testing process to become a firefighter includes practical job-related tests (fire-based and EMS-based), peer and Chief’s interview panels and successful completion of the Candidate Physical Ability Test offered by the Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department, South Metro Fire / Rescue or equivalent CPAT certificate. Offers of employment are contingent on successful criminal history check, reference check, fit-for-duty physical, driving record check and previous employer check.

The Fire and Rescue Department only accepts applications during specified posting times annually, which are posted on this website. The Fire and Rescue Department does not accept applications on an ongoing basis. Applications received during non-specified posting times with not be accepted. Please check this website for updates on employment opportunities with the Fire and Rescue Department.

The Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department has four fire stations spread out geographically throughout the Town. Each of these stations houses a fire truck staffed with at least one paramedic, allowing us to get a paramedic to you as quickly as possible. However, the closest fire truck may be able to get to your house and begin care faster than an ambulance, which is why there is always a paramedic on every apparatus at all times. Some calls require more assistance than others, which is why we send both a fire truck and an ambulance. If there is only a need for an ambulance after the scene has been assessed, the fire truck will go back into service and can then immediately respond to calls again.

Castle Rock Firefighters are at work for 48 hours straight. This means that they must eat all their meals for these two days at the firehouse. The crew members buy all of the food out of their own pockets. How much they spend, and what they cook is up to them. Firefighters do not use taxpayer money to shop for food.

There are 18 to 22 firefighters serving at four stations, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There are also Chiefs and Fire Prevention personnel who work day shifts and respond to calls of larger severity or special circumstances.

A firefighter’s schedule is 48 hours on-duty, followed by 96 hours off-duty. During their shift, they respond to any 911 call in addition to training, station and apparatus up keep and maintenance, as well as other administrative duties. Day personnel work a typical 40-hour work week, in addition to on-call hours and special assignments.

All Castle Rock firefighters are trained to a minimum level of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) work. Some have received additional education to obtain Paramedic licensure, which allows them to operate under a larger “scope of practice,” administer a greater number of medications, place breathing tubes, etc.

While the firefighters are at the store they still must respond on any incoming 911 call as quickly as possible. If they are called out on an emergency, parking in the fire lane will allow for a quick exit and timely response to the emergency.

You or your loved ones may choose which hospital you are taken to. The only exceptions to this are if you are having a serious enough medical emergency that we must go to a facility equipped with certain doctors and equipment. This decision will be made by the paramedics on scene.

Maps are powerful communication tools people use to locate streets, addresses and destinations. The Town uses maps to represent and analyze what is happening in our community and to plan for the future. A combination of computer software, people and data sets form the Town's Geographic Information System. The Division of Innovation and Technology uses GIS to create maps of Castle Rock and to answer more complex questions such as: How steep is the slope in this area? How dense is the housing in Plum Creek? What areas are Preble's mouse habitats?

If you live in the Town of Castle Rock, there are a variety of high-speed Internet options that may be available at your address. This area is serviced by wireless, telephone and cable providers. Although no one provider covers every address in Town, the cable company Comcast appears to have the most coverage. You might want to compare service, rates and options with other companies such as CenturyLink.

Registration will open on the specific dates outlined in our Recreation Guide. If you have a swimmer currently enrolled in the program, please contact your instructor two weeks prior to the end of your current session, to have a better understanding of what level you should sign up for next.

Please call our Aquatic Programming Specialist at 720-733-2283 or Learn to Swim Coordinator at 720-733-4485 before the session starts. Once a session has begun, refunds will not be granted. There will be a $5 cancellation fee charged for any class cancelled within three days of the start of a session.

If your swimmer is selected to participate from the wait-list (either somebody drops out of the class, or we create an additional section of the class), you will be notified by phone or email immediately. If you are not notified before the class starts, your swimmer was not selected. We suggest waiting until after the first class to request your wait-list refund, as sometimes swimmers are moved to a different class on the first day, potentially freeing up space.

We do not have lessons during the weeks of Thanksgiving or Christmas. We also take a break during Spring Break. There are special occasions where if lessons are on a holiday Monday (ex. Labor Day), the lesson will be on Friday instead of Monday. When registering please check the Recreation Guide for specific dates, as they will be noted.

There are many open areas of privately owned pieces of land throughout Castle Rock where landowners may someday choose to develop. When they do, it’s possible that the vacant land behind your house may become something quite different.

Dedicated and known public open space, school and park properties generally have formal Town signs explaining the intended use. Yet, sometimes, even these uses change and real estate professionals – even very knowledgeable ones – may not know about recent developments or unusual agreements. Therefore, always feel free to call the Planning Division directly with questions regarding vacant land near your prospective home, 303-660-1393.

Learning the zoning of your neighborhood – and the definition of that zoning – before you buy is a good idea. Zoning is what determines if your neighbors can own ducks, if a church can be built next door or what kind of business you can operate out of your home. Because of the way Castle Rock was zoned in the early '80s, zoning definitions may vary between developments. For example, "multi-use" zoning in one neighborhood may allow different uses than "multi-use" zoning in another neighborhood.

Our Planning Division can help you determine what the zoning is for your neighborhood and nearby areas, plus what the definitions allow – call 303-660-1393.

The Town of Castle Rock collects very little in property taxes. For example, a $300,000 home brings the Town approximately $35 each year. However, property taxes are collected by other government entities such as Douglas County, the Douglas County Library District and Douglas County School District. If your potential home is located in a metro district – not all are – you’ll pay an additional tax that varies from district to district. Some developments use metro districts to pay for roads, water lines, sewer lines and other development infrastructure. To determine what your property and metro district taxes may be, call the Douglas County Assessor's Office, 303-660-7450.

Town services primarily are paid for by municipal sales tax, which is 3.9 percent of the 7.9 percent paid in local sales tax. Therefore, the Town encourages residents to ensure quality services by shopping locally.

Castle Rock Water electronically reads your water meter each month. When a problem occurs, you will receive a blue door tag explaining the need to set an appointment to inspect the transponder on your meter. An appointment is required for scheduling and safety purposes for all parties. The meter technician will not come into your home without an appointment.

When the meter technician comes for the exact time appointment, for your safety, please ensure: 1) their vehicle is clearly marked with the Town of Castle Rock logo2) the tech is wearing a Town of Castle Rock shirt3) the tech has a picture ID badge

For our technicians’ safety, please ensure: 1) all pets are secured2) an adult (18 or older) is present in the home3) the meter is easily accessible

The Town owns and maintains all water service lines throughout the Town and to the point of connection at your property line. Your property will have a meter pit or curb stop with a valve and is the property of the Town. Lines from this valve into your home as well as all of the lines in your home, including sewer, are the homeowner’s property and responsibility.

Keep in mind, even though your water meter may be located within your property, it belongs to the Town. Tampering or damage to the meter is prohibited and reasonable access to this meter is required. (Municipal Code 13.12.050)

Should you need to turn off the water coming into your home (i.e. for a frozen pipe break), turn off your water at your water shut-off valve. This is usually located near your meter (on the meter tree) in your basement or crawl space on the wall closest to the street.

Do not shut your water off at the street (this valve is the property of the Town and should not be tampered with.) Especially during cold weather, do not remove the lid for the meter pit as it will allow the warm air to escape and colder air in, potentially causing additional problems.

If you need an emergency shut-off at the curb stop or meter pit, call 720-733-6000 during standard business hours or Castle Rock Police at 303-663-6100 after business hours.

Cold weather can result in frozen pipes. Here are few tips for when temperatures drop below freezing:

• Let warm water drip overnight, preferably from a faucet on an outside wall of the house. This small amount of water might be all it takes to keep your pipes from freezing.• Open cabinet doors to allow heat to get to uninsulated pipes under sinks near exterior walls.• Set the thermostat in your house no lower than 55 degrees. • Insulate pipes in your home's crawl space and attic. These exposed pipes are most susceptible to freezing. Insulation, heat tape or thermostatically-controlled heat cables can help.• Seal leaks that allow cold air inside near where pipes are located (e.g. electrical wiring, dryer vents and pipes).• Disconnect garden hoses.

If your water pipes are frozen, or if there is only a trickle, try some of the helpful tips listed below before calling a plumber:

• Locate where the water comes into your home - basement, crawl space or garage. Is there heat to that area? Is the vent to your water closet (where your water heater is located) open? • Open a faucet, let a trickle run. If there is no water at all, leave the faucet open, but make sure the drains are clear. • Open your cabinet doors to let heat in on your pipes. A small space heater can help. • Run a hair dryer on your pipe so heat can dispense through your plumbing system.

If you are completely out of water after trying these steps, call us at 720-733-6000.

We know how difficult it can be to finalize your party guest list in advance. All party packages are designed and priced for up to 10 kids, with an additional $5 per child over 10. This includes the chosen party activity and paper products/drinks.

Please let your party hostess know when you arrive on the day of your party if you have more than 10 kids. They are happy to set up for your additional guests and verify additional charges.

Your party hostess will handle set up and clean up for your party. Please be sure to check in with them when you arrive. They will check you into the facility, direct you for your planned activities and/or provide you with any needed wristbands, stamps, etc.

We hope that you have a wonderful party experience. If you feel generous and would like to tip your party hostess, they can only accept cash.

Teen Court is based on the principles of restorative justice and utilizes the power of positive peer pressure. This approach holds juveniles accountable for their actions and equips them to make better decisions in the future. Moreover, Teen Court helps defendant's maintain a clean record, because their case is dismissed upon successful completion of the program. This gives kids who made a mistake a second chance and the opportunity to move forward. Castle Rock Teen Court's success is evidenced by the dozens of previous Teen Court defendants who have returned to volunteer with the program.

Teen Court handles misdemeanor cases for offenses that occur within the Castle Rock Town limits. These cases may include the following charges: general theft, harassment, trespassing, damaging public/private property, minor in possession of alcohol and possession of marijuana or drug paraphernalia.

Teen Court is part of the juvenile justice system, founded on the principles of restorative justice: accountability, competency development (learning for the defendant) and community safety. Teen Court focuses on restoring the harm done to the community by juveniles who have committed a misdemeanor offense for the first time. When sentenced to court, juveniles have the option of going to Teen Court, where they can be represented by peer attorneys and given a sentence by a jury of their peers. More...

The due date for payment, a class, and/or community service is written on the sentencing summary sheet you received at court. If you do not have your sentencing summary, please call the court at 303-663-6133.

The clerks for the Municipal Court can change your hearing date one time and no more than 30 days after the original date. You must call the court at 303-663-6133 to inquire about changing your hearing date.

We do not take payments over the phone. You can come to court and pay with cash, check, or a credit/debit card. We do not take checks for restitution, outstanding judgment and warrant, and/or default judgment payments. You may mail in checks and money orders to the Municipal Court at 100 Perry St, Castle Rock, CO 80104. You can also pay online at citepayusa.com.

The Town of Castle Rock is very concerned about child safety. A resident living within the Town limits of Castle Rock who wishes to have a (Deaf/Blind) Child Area warning sign installed must submit a written request to the traffic engineer technician. The written request shall contain a statement to the effect that the child is under 18 years of age and shall be signed and dated by a parent. The request needs to have the child's address of residence and contact information of a parent for record keeping. The requester shall renew the request every two years in a written form to the traffic engineer. Documentation will need to be submitted by a licensed professional documenting the child’s need for the warning signs in their neighborhood. Based on the location of where the signs need to be installed on your street, neighbors may need to be notified ahead of time as a courtesy.

When a sign is approved, the following guidelines apply: • The (Deaf/Blind) Child Area sign shall be placed in accordance with the guidelines in the MUTCD •The sign placement will be reviewed every two years to insure that the criteria stated above still applies • The sign(s) will be removed when the child becomes 18 years of age • The requester of the sign shall be responsible for notifying the Town of Castle Rock traffic engineer if the child is no longer living at the address for which the signs were placed• The requester of the sign shall recognize that these signs are supplemental signs for warning purposes only and do not carry full protection for the child

In order to gain consistency on how crosswalks are marked, the Town's Traffic Engineering Division follows the Town Council-approved Crosswalk Marking Guidelines. The establishment of guidelines helps reduce the indiscriminate marking of crosswalks, helps increase awareness for motorists and pedestrians, and strives to increase safety for both.

Crosswalk markings are not needed at intersections where legal crosswalks exist in order for them to be enforced. This is an important distinction to be kept in mind and is the guiding principal for the establishment of these guidelines. Markings should be limited to locations where legal crosswalks don’t already exist in order to create one and at intersections with legal crosswalks only when additional supplemental treatments are added to increase safety.

Standard locations that are marked are uncontrolled approaches, stop sign-controlled approaches, traffic signals on all approaches, school zone crosswalks and safe routes to school. All other locations are engineer-reviewed following the Crosswalk Marking Guidelines.

Each year, the Town of Castle Rock receives many requests to install stop signs as a way to reduce speeding. The purpose of a stop sign is to assign right of way at an intersection or where traffic is required to stop.

Stop signs are installed at intersections when an engineering evaluation indicates the installation is appropriate. They are installed where a minor street enters a major street, on a street entering a highway or where a combination of restricted view and accident history indicates a need.

Federal and state regulations require the installation of all traffic control devices, including stop signs, to follow the guidelines in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The manual dictates the size, shape and color of all traffic control signs. This manual has guidelines for installing signs in order to create uniformity from state to state, which makes it easier to drive in places you have never visited before.

Similarly, many people believe installing stop signs on all approaches to an intersection will result in reduced speeding or fewer accidents.

There is no real evidence to indicate that stop signs decrease the overall speed of traffic. In fact, impatient drivers view the additional delay caused by unwarranted stop signs as lost time to be made up by driving at higher speeds between stop signs. Again, if problems with speeding exist, stricter enforcement should be sought from appropriate law enforcement authorities.

Speed limits on Town roadways are determined on the basis of traffic engineering surveys. These surveys include an analysis of roadway conditions, accident records and a count of the prevailing speed of traffic. A safe and reasonable limit is set at or below the speed at which 85 percent of drivers drive.

Traffic flowing at a uniform speed results in increased safety and fewer accidents. Drivers are less impatient, pass less often and tailgate less, which reduces both head-on and rear-end collisions.

Posting the appropriate speed limit eases the job of law enforcement so most traffic chooses to abide by the speed limit posted. Patrol officers then are not subjected to defend unrealistic and arbitrary speed limits.

Picnic pavilions and play fields may be reserved at select Town parks. Pavilion reservation requests must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the date requested. All other park amenities may be used on a first-come, first-served basis.

Picnic pavilions at select parks are available for rental with at least two weeks' notice by calling 720-733-2260 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Pavilion and Field Reservations

You may come into the Police Department during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays) and complete a records request form at the front counter. (You must have valid identification to obtain a report.) You can also access a request form on the Town's website at CRgov.com/Police. Police records

Yes. To report a problem with a barking dog, call 303-663-6100, or select the "Report a Concern" icon on the homepage of this website. It is unlawful to keep a dog that habitually barks or creates a nuisance. More information may be found on the Police webpage, CRgov.com/Police. Report a barking dog

Yes, the Town of Castle Rock's crime statistics are reported to software company BAIR Analytics. Visit the RAIDSonline website (shown below) by selecting the link below. You will be asked to accept their disclaimer statement. You may type the name of the Town or an address and use the search buttons under their Menu to create your report. More information can be found on our Police webpage, CRgov.com/Police; navigate to the "Reports and Statistics" menu then select RAIDSonline. Questions? Call 303-663-6103. RAIDSonline

Yes. Any person owning, keeping or having custody of any dog or cat older than 6 months must obtain a license. To obtain a license, call Castle Rock Animal Care and Control, 303-663-6100, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. More information, including the license application, may be found on the Police webpage, CRgov.com/Police. Animal Care & Control license application

Applications are accepted only during specified posting times (generally in the fall) and are posted on this website. Applicants must:• Possess a Colorado State POST certification by date of hire• Possess a high school diploma or GED (college coursework or a degree is preferred)• Possess a valid Colorado driver's license with a good driving record• Not have any felony convictions• Be able to work any shift and be physically able to meet the demands of the job Career Opportunities

To report a crime, call 303-663-6100; a police officer will respond to your location or contact you by telephone. Many nonviolent crimes may be reported by filling out a counter report at the Police Department, or there is a convenient online form available for nonviolent crimes that occurred within the Town's limits. The online form may be used for crimes where there are no suspects or pursuable evidence / information, such as theft, identity theft, vandalism, trespass, or lost property. ePoliceReporting

ePoliceReporting allows residents and business owners to report nonviolent crimes such as gas theft, identity theft, vandalism, trespassing a vehicle or property, and lost property to police officers using the Web.

• Crimes reported through the system should be non-emergencies, occur within Town limits, and have no known suspects. Incidents occurring along Interstate 25 or on a state highway are not eligible, as those are pursued by Colorado State Patrol. In addition, crimes occurring in the unincorporated Douglas County areas are also not eligible, as those are handled by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.• All reports filed using the system are reviewed by a police officer and receive the same investigation and statistical analysis as if the report had been filed by an officer. If further review is needed, an officer will contact the person who filed the report.ePoliceReporting

Volunteers must complete a 40-hour training program (various programs held throughout the year). This program assists victims of crime by providing immediate crisis interventions, referrals and follow-up support. Volunteer staff works directly with Castle Rock Police officers and investigators.

For specific questions about the program or application process, please contact Debora Lewis at 303-663-6110. You may also follow the link below for more information about this program. Victim Advocate information

The Police Department is available for fingerprinting (Castle Rock and Douglas County residents only) on Tuesdays and Thursdays only, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fee is $10 per person. For more information, call our nonemergency number, 303-663-6100. Fingerprinting services

If your dog is licensed Castle Rock Animal Control would have your address and contact information. Many un-licensed pets are dropped off at the Castle Rock Buddy Center, which would be a good place to start.

Priority 1Streets classified as arterials, major collectors, commercial/industrial and commercial business areas. These typically are high-volume streets that connect major sections of Town and provide access for emergency fire, police and medical services.

Priority 2Streets classified as minor collectors and school bus routes or roads providing access to schools.

When we plow streets, some snow will end up on your driveway and, possibly, your sidewalks. We know this can be frustrating, but it sometimes is an unfortunate and unavoidable result of snowplowing. To avoid this, shovel the snow from your driveway and sidewalks into your yard, because any snow you place in the street may wind up being plowed back onto your driveway or sidewalk.

The Town’s service-level standard for ice, ruts or ice holes in neighborhood streets is one through lane that is passable in a two-wheel-drive sedan. Crews will investigate and, if necessary, remove or treat ice, ruts and ice holes deemed a safety hazard. To report a safety hazard, call 303-660-1020.

The service-level standard for residential streets is one through lane that is passable in a two-wheel-drive sedan. Based on service-level priorities that address public safety only, the Town will not do any additional snow plowing on residential streets beyond clearing one passable lane.

Each year, the Town of Castle Rock receives many requests to install stop signs as a way to reduce speeding. The purpose of a stop sign is to assign right of way at an intersection or where traffic is required to stop.

Stop signs are installed at intersections when an engineering evaluation indicates the installation is appropriate. They are installed where a minor street enters a major street, on a street entering a highway or where a combination of restricted view and accident history indicates a need.

Federal and state regulations require the installation of all traffic control devices, including stop signs, to follow the guidelines in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The manual dictates the size, shape and color of all traffic control signs. This manual has guidelines for installing signs in order to create uniformity from state to state, which makes it easier to drive in places you have never visited before.

Similarly, many people believe installing stop signs on all approaches to an intersection will result in reduced speeding or fewer accidents.

There is no real evidence to indicate that stop signs decrease the overall speed of traffic. In fact, impatient drivers view the additional delay caused by unwarranted stop signs as lost time to be made up by driving at higher speeds between stop signs. Again, if problems with speeding exist, stricter enforcement should be sought from appropriate law enforcement authorities.

As the cycle length is increased, the amount of time given to the red lights increases, meaning longer delays and longer lines of cars. This balancing act becomes more difficult at intersections with left turn arrows, because this is a separate phase. These signals, which commonly are found in Town, have eight or more phases, increasing the cycle length. The quality of progression can be very sensitive to these cycle lengths.

When signals are irregularly spaced, providing progression can be a very difficult task. On some streets, full two-way progression is only possible for very short stretches. Good coordination plans must be updated whenever traffic volumes increase or new signals are added.

The streets are swept with mechanical broom machines. The schedule is:

• Early every Friday morning for the downtown and retail / business areas. • Residential areas are swept about once every 90 days. • Main routes are swept when necessary, like after snow events. • Specialty sweeping occurs near construction areas, transportation spills or traffic accident clean-ups, as required.

Speed limits on Town roadways are determined on the basis of traffic engineering surveys. These surveys include an analysis of roadway conditions, accident records and a count of the prevailing speed of traffic. A safe and reasonable limit is set at or below the speed at which 85 percent of drivers drive.

Most bumps are designed to allow vehicles to cross at 15 to 25 mph without too much trouble.

Like stop signs, speed bumps are perceived as an easy solution to speeding. But speed bumps also have limitations. Contacting law enforcement should be your first step if you have concerns about consistent speeding on a particular street.

Speed bumps, when properly located, can be a useful traffic-control device. However, their installation must be carefully evaluated.

This subject isn’t as simple and straightforward as it may sound. At intersections where there is no pedestrian signal, pedestrians should cross in conjunction with the traffic signals.

At signalized intersections where there is a pedestrian signal, cross when the "walk" or walking pedestrian symbol lights up. A flashing "don't walk" or upraised hand symbol means that if you haven’t yet entered the intersection, it’s too late to cross the street before the traffic signal changes. A steady "don't walk" or a steady upraised hand signal means it’s too late to begin crossing. Don’t enter the street, but quickly finish crossing if you already have started.

Each year, the Town of Castle Rock receives many requests to install stop signs as a way to reduce speeding. The purpose of a stop sign is to assign right of way at an intersection or where traffic is required to stop.

Stop signs are installed at intersections when an engineering evaluation indicates the installation is appropriate. They are installed where a minor street enters a major street, on a street entering a highway or where a combination of restricted view and accident history indicates a need.

Federal and state regulations require the installation of all traffic control devices, including stop signs, to follow the guidelines in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The manual dictates the size, shape and color of all traffic control signs. This manual has guidelines for installing signs in order to create uniformity from state to state, which makes it easier to drive in places you have never visited before.

Similarly, many people believe installing stop signs on all approaches to an intersection will result in reduced speeding or fewer accidents.

There is no real evidence to indicate that stop signs decrease the overall speed of traffic. In fact, impatient drivers view the additional delay caused by unwarranted stop signs as lost time to be made up by driving at higher speeds between stop signs. Again, if problems with speeding exist, stricter enforcement should be sought from appropriate law enforcement authorities.

In order to gain consistency on how crosswalks are marked, the Town's Traffic Engineering Division follows the Town Council-approved Crosswalk Marking Guidelines. The establishment of guidelines helps reduce the indiscriminate marking of crosswalks, helps increase awareness for motorists and pedestrians, and strives to increase safety for both.

Crosswalk markings are not needed at intersections where legal crosswalks exist in order for them to be enforced. This is an important distinction to be kept in mind and is the guiding principal for the establishment of these guidelines. Markings should be limited to locations where legal crosswalks don’t already exist in order to create one and at intersections with legal crosswalks only when additional supplemental treatments are added to increase safety.

Standard locations that are marked are uncontrolled approaches, stop sign controlled approaches, traffic signals on all approaches, school zone crosswalks and safe routes to school. All other locations are engineer reviewed following the Crosswalk Marking Guidelines.

The Town of Castle Rock is very concerned about child safety. A resident living within the Town limits of Castle Rock who wishes to have a (Deaf/Blind) Child Area warning sign installed must submit a written request to the traffic engineer technician. The written request shall contain a statement to the effect that the child is under 18 years of age and shall be signed and dated by a parent. The request needs to have the child's address of residence and contact information of a parent for record keeping. The requester shall renew the request every two years in a written form to the traffic engineer. Documentation will need to be submitted by a licensed professional documenting the child’s need for the warning signs in their neighborhood. Based on the location of where the signs need to be installed on your street, neighbors may need to be notified ahead of time as a courtesy.

When a sign is approved, the following guidelines apply: • The (Deaf/Blind) Child Area sign shall be placed in accordance with the guidelines in the MUTCD •The sign placement will be reviewed every two years to insure that the criteria stated above still applies • The sign(s) will be removed when the child becomes 18 years of age • The requester of the sign shall be responsible for notifying the Town of Castle Rock traffic engineer if the child is no longer living at the address for which the signs were placed• The requester of the sign shall recognize that these signs are supplemental signs for warning purposes only and do not carry full protection for the child

A speed bump is what you would traditionally see in a parking lot. Both are between 4 and 6 inches high. However, a speed cushion is wider and is less jolting when driven over. It is designed so vehicles can drive over it at 20 mph. It also has wheel tracks in the middle for emergency vehicles.

Raised medians are located in the middle of the road. Typically, cars slow down when lanes are narrowed and they have to drive around the medians. The pedestrian center medians also improve safety for people crossing the street by providing a refuge area.

Tax returns generally are due on the 20th of the month following the reporting period. If the 20th falls on a holiday or a weekend, the due date is the next business day. Returns must be postmarked on or before the due date to be considered timely.

If more than $300 in tax will be remitted each month, returns must be sent in monthly. If less than $300 in tax will be remitted each month, quarterly filing will be granted. An annual filing status also may be granted if monthly tax is $10 or less, or at the discretion of the finance director. Returns are sent out at the beginning of the year for monthly and quarterly filers. Annual filers will receive their tax returns at the end of the year.

There is a $10 nonfiler charge for each required return not filed. Additionally, a 15 percent penalty will be assessed on delinquent taxes. An interest rate of 1.5 percent per month also will be charged. The vendor fee is not allowed.

It’s simple. We want to share the many benefits of shopping locally, including places to do so, such as your business. We’ll feature reasons to shop here in Town along with local businesses on our social media, in print, with video and on our website.

As a Town focused on character, your unique business is vital. You’re part of Castle Rock’s fabric and small-Town feel.

At the same time, the Town relies heavily on sales tax to fund police, fire, snow removal, roadwork, parks maintenance and other services our community needs.

You see, residents pay, on average, just $35 per year in property tax. That funds about 17 days of fire and police services. Funding for the rest of Town services for the rest of the year is from sales tax.

Simply let us take photos and use them on various platforms. Then, share our social media posts using #ShopLocalCR! You might even consider promoting a deal of your own. Consumers who know their dollar goes a bit further in Castle Rock are more likely to shop, dine or be entertained here.

Section 8 of the Grading, Erosion and Sediment Control and Drainage, Erosion and Sediment Control Manual (GESC and DESC) provides information for residential drainage, erosion and sediment control regulations for all residential lot construction. Refer to Section 8.5 for minimum erosion and sediment control requirements. Refer to Section 8.6 for minimum drainage requirements for finished grade. (GESC and DESC)

Temporary storage of landscape and construction material is not permitted in the street, nor on the sidewalk. Landscaping materials left in the street will be washed away with the next rain or snowstorm, clogging drains, impairing waterways and impeding emergency access routes. Store materials on private property away from the path of drainage.

The Town requires landscaping to be installed within six months after occupancy. This includes both front and back yard landscaping. If you are not able to complete your landscaping within this timeframe, you may submit a written request for an extension by calling the Stormwater Hotline, 720-733-2235.

The Town contracts with Vector Disease Control for mosquito control. To submit a mosquito annoyance complaint or request information on the Town's mosquito control program, please contact Vector at 303-428-5908 or 1-877-276-4306.Vector Disease Control International

Storm drain inlets are intended to capture street drainage and maintain safe travel on streets during flooding events. The size and shape of the storm drain inlets are required to ensure that flooding does not occur. Restrictions to these openings are not permitted, as they have the potential to cause clogging or reduced capacity resulting in adverse flooding impacts to property and emergency access routes. Take appropriate precautions near these facilities. For your safety, never open, climb in or attempt to retrieve items from a storm drain inlet. To report accidental or illegal dumping down the storm drain, please call the Stormwater Hotline, 720-733-2235.

Generally, maintenance responsibility of open space lies with the property owner. If you have more questions or would like to request maintenance of Town-owned open space, please contact 720-733-2235. Please note that open spaces in the Town are naturally steep and erosive. It is expected that some degree of erosion and drainage will result from these natural spaces. You may refer to Section 6 of the GESC and DESC Manual for guidelines on acceptable natural vegetative cover on construction project. Douglas County parcel locator

Generally, the property owner is responsible for maintenance of drainage facilities on their parcel. If you have additional questions or would like to request maintenance of Town-owned facilities, please call the Stormwater Hotline at 720-733-2235. If you do not know who owns the open space in question, visit the Douglas County parcel locator. Douglas County parcel locator

Customers are entitled to appeal for an adjustment of the Stormwater Utility fee for non single-family properties. Stormwater utility fees for commercial property are calculated based on the number of single-family-equivalents as follows: Parcel size in square feet times 80 percent impervious divided by 3,255 impervious square feet. To request a review, complete the Request for Administrative Review Form, and submit to Castle Rock Water. We will respond to your request within 45 days. Request for Administrative Review Form

Recognize potential illegal discharges! Only stormwater is allowed down the drain. When considering what may go down the "gutter," remember it is anything you would be comfortable drinking or swimming in. Report accidental and illegal dumping into the storm drainage system to the Stormwater Hotline, 720-733-2235. Call 911 immediately if you suspect hazardous or life-threatening substances. For a list of allowable discharges, refer to the Town Municipal Code Chapter 4.03.080.

Stormwater runoff is collected by a network of gutters, catch basins, pipes, temporary holding ponds and channels that lead directly to the nearest waterway. This network is known as the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System, or MS4. Only stormwater is allowed in the MS4. Remember: one thing is CLEAR, our rivers, lakes and creeks depend on you! One Thing is Clear

A drainage swale is an engineered drainage feature, which the builder creates for the purpose of protecting the structure. View an illustration of a swale and Section 8 of our GESC and DESC Manual, below, for additional information.

The short answer is that rear wheels of trailers and larger trucks will bump up slightly on the center circle. It was built to accommodate that.

The Town’s Public Works Department worked closely with the Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department on the roundabout’s design, which had to work for both a tight space and large trucks. Because rear wheels of trailers and larger trucks will need to bump up onto the center slightly, the center circle was designed as a slight dome. With that design, the center circle can be traversed by larger vehicles, but also be seen by the traveling public.

If you still can’t quite picture it, we understand. We’ll be posting a video when the roundabout it completed. Watch the Town’s official Facebook page at Facebook.com/CRgov.

When driving the roundabout, please remember to yield to traffic already in the circle. As always, please yield to public safety vehicles.

During summer 2017, the Town plans to improve traffic flow through the intersection of Third and Perry streets by installing a mini roundabout. Roundabouts are designed to move traffic through an intersection without stop signs or signals. A mini roundabout is simply a smaller version.

As Castle Rock thrives, amenities are being improved. The Town is currently working in partnership with the Downtown Alliance to reimagine Festival Park.

As part of the park improvements, Second Street between Wilcox and Perry Streets will permanently close and become part of the park. Related traffic studies indicate this street closure will increase the volume of cars using Third and Perry Streets. The new roundabout will help keep traffic moving smoothly.

A mini version is being used to maintain visibility for drivers. As a bonus, the mini roundabout will mean more parking spaces Downtown.

Access to local businesses is a priority for the Town of Castle Rock. During construction, the Town plans to maintain access for both cars and pedestrians through the intersection. It’s always possible that – for safety’s sake – a temporary or partial closure will be necessary. The Town will keep residents and business owners updated at CRgov.com/PerryRoundabout.

The Town will work closely with all who plan to host special events Downtown this summer to ensure safety and access for all participants. Specifically, during the annual Douglas County Fair Parade and other related events, such as Western Heritage Welcome and Boots and Brews, the Town will secure the construction site and pause construction activities. Pedestrians in the area are still asked to use caution around construction areas.

Ballots were mailed the week of October 15, 2018. If you have not received your ballot by October 22nd, verify your voter registration information at GoVoteColorado.com or visit Douglas County Elections at 125 Stephanie Place in Castle Rock.

If you update your voter registration online, allow up to nine business days for your ballot to arrive. If your registration information was correct but you did not receive a ballot, please visit Douglas County Elections to obtain a replacement ballot. A photo ID will be required to issue a replacement ballot.

Ballots are not forwarded, if you have moved and did not update your voter registration mailing address, go to Go Vote Colorado. You may also request a replacement ballot in person with valid identification at the Douglas County Elections Office.

Contact the Douglas County Elections Office at 303-660-7444 or visit them at 125 Stephanie Place in Castle Rock, any weekday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday hours will also be available on October 27 and November 3rd from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for voter assistance.

Regular and special elections are conducted by mail ballot only in Colorado. Ballots are mailed to registered voters to your home address. You may vote at your convenience and leisure, just remember to return your ballot either by mail, or deliver your ballot to a convenient ballot drop-off location.

At least eight days before an election you may still register to vote online at Go Vote Colorado to receive a ballot in the mail. To register after this time through Election Day, contact the Douglas County Elections Office at 125 Stephanie Place in Castle Rock.

If you return you ballot by mail, please affix adequate postage and allow two to nine business days for it to be delivered. Ballots must be physically received by the Douglas County Election office no later than 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 6th to be counted. A postmark date of November 6th will not be valid as the received date and the ballot will NOT be counted.

You may also drop your ballot off at an election drop box, however, ballots must be in a ballot box or a voter must be in line to place a ballot in a ballot box no later than the close of polls at 7 p.m. on Election Day, November 6th.

If you make a mistake on your ballot, or for some other reason are not able to use the ballot mailed to you, a replacement ballot can be issued. You must present valid identification at the Douglas County Elections Office to receive a replacement ballot. The original ballot issued will be voided at that time.

The purpose of your signature on the outside of the envelope enables election officials to complete a signature verification process to affirm that the ballot was submitted by the elector to whom it was issued. If you prefer not to mail your signed ballot, the ballot can be dropped off at a designated ballot drop box instead.

If you use a wheelchair or other mobility device, you must let us know when you make your reservation. If you need assistance when you travel (help pushing your wheelchair, carrying packages, assistance with walking, etc.), you are encouraged to bring an attendant to help. There is no charge to bring an attendant along. Taxi drivers will provide boarding assistance to riders who use wheelchairs or scooters but are not required to provide additional help.

Castle Rock has been on watering restrictions since 1985. The every-third-day / specific hours watering program begins each June and continues through August. This type of scheduling staggers irrigation which, in turn, evens out demand.

You can pay your water bill by credit card or check either online at H2Oaccess or via walk-in or drive-through at 175 Kellogg Court. Customers can also make payments at the drop box in the parking lot at Town Hall, 100 N. Wilcox St, or inside Town Hall at the Finance counter. H2Oaccess

Call Castle Rock Water, 720-733-6017, or stop by 175 Kellogg Court. You will be required to sign an affidavit of the time and date that you witnessed the violation. When reporting a water violation, provide the address and approximate date / time of the violation. The Town water monitors then will investigate the claim. If the water monitor catches the offender watering outside the restricted days / time, a water violation warning will be issued. A warning carries no monetary charge, but subsequent violations carry surcharges. Call 720-733-6017 for more information on reporting a water violation.

Call Castle Rock Water, 720-733-6000 who will contact a line maintenance technician to determine if the leak source is within the homeowner’s system or is the responsibility of the Town. The after-hours emergency number is the Police Department, 303-663-6100.

1) Turn your faucet to a trickle to keep water moving through pipes; 2) Maintain an indoor temperature of at least 55 degrees; 3) Open heat vents in basements or crawl spaces; 4) Do not open the metal lid to your meter pit -- this causes warm air to escape and will cause more problems; and 5) Keep cabinet doors open.

Backflow (cross-connection) is the flow of water and other substances into the potable supply from any source other than its intended source. In other words, it's when potentially hazardous substances get forced or sucked into the drinking water system.

Backflow is caused by backpressure (pressure on the house side of the meter is greater than the supply side) or by backsiphonage (negative pressure causing substances to be sucked into the supply lines). Backsiphonage (the effect is like a soda straw) can occur when a leak, line break or heavy usage causes the pressure in water lines to drop below the pressure in other areas of a home. Both cause a reversal of normal water flow, possibly drawing contaminated water into the public water supply system.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment requires owners to test and maintain their backflow assembly(s) annually. A simple and cost-effective way to protect your home’s water system is to install hose connection vacuum breakers at your connection hose-supplied outlets. Call Castle Rock Water, 720-733-6000, for more information.

Fats, oils and grease resulting from food preparation in homes and businesses can build-up in sewer pipes and cause costly blockages, backups and sewer overflows to personal and public property. Don't put these down the drain or toilet.

Sources include: cooking oil, butter, margarine, lard, shortening, gravy, sauces, sour cream, mayonnaise and oil from cooked meats. Here are some tips to keep your drains fat-free:• Use paper towels to wipe greasy dishes before washing.• Use sink strainers to catch food waste during washing.• Put food scraps in the compost or in the trash.• Use a container, and store this waste in the freezer. Then, put it in the trash after it has hardened.• Never pour grease down the drain or into a toilet.• Paper items, feminine products, baby wipes and disinfecting wipes should not be disposed of down the toilet.

Reuse water involves producing safe drinking water from wastewater. After water is used in our homes and businesses, it goes down the drain and is sent to the wastewater treatment plant. There, contaminants are removed and the water is released, in our case, into East Plum Creek. This water will then be picked back up from the creek, and sent to Plum Creek Water Purification Facility where it will undergo traditional and Advanced Treatment processes. This purified drinking water will be distributed to homes and businesses throughout Castle Rock.

Reusing water is one of the most cost-effective, environmentally sound and sustainable methods of water supply that there is. Castle Rock is diversifying its sources to ensure a strong water future. We currently get water from underground aquifers and our local East Plum Creek. Reuse water will allow these sources to recharge. We also import water, and while it is a great supply, this is expensive. The cost for reuse water is considerably less than many other sources. Reuse water will make up about 1/3 of all water supply for the Town beginning in 2020.

All drinking water that is distributed to homes must meet strict local, state and federal regulations for drinking water standards, regardless of where the water originates. With reuse water becoming more common, additional scientifically-proven treatment processes, like Advanced Treatment, are put in place. Advanced Treatment addresses contaminants such as pharmaceuticals and personal care products that can get into local creeks and rivers. Advanced Treatment will make water more pure than current standards. Reuse water and all drinking water is tested daily to ensure it is safe to drink. Customers can take a tour of the treatment facility and also view water quality test results.

Advanced Treatment is a multi-barrier process designed to eliminate contaminants, such as pharmaceuticals and personal care products. This treatment is in addition to the traditional treatment processes which, by local, state and federal law, must already meet safe drinking water standards. Having several treatment processes addresses different contaminants and provide redundancies. Colorado and many other states are currently establishing new regulations regarding reuse water and additional processes are part of those new standards. Advanced Treatment processes are being added to the Plum Creek Water Purification Facility in 2018-2020.

It isn’t—water reuse already happens. Usually water that has been treated from the wastewater treatment plant is released into the nearby stream. Communities downstream then pick that water up and transport it to a drinking water treatment plant, where it is treated, tested and then distributed for use within the home or business. To address water rights and concerns for biological and pharmaceutical contaminants, regulations and processes specifically for reuse water are being developed.

Yes--molecularly speaking, anyway. The same water that exists today also did when the dinosaurs roamed the earth. All water on earth is recycled in some way. Treatment processes just speed up and focus those natural purification processes.

Water reuse purification facilities are popping up all over the world and some communities have used reuse water for more than four decades. Potable reuse in the U.S. Locally, Aurora began using reuse water in 2010 with the installation of the Prairie Water project which supplies 50 million gallons of potable reuse water per day to Aurora and surrounding communities. (Some of our WISE water is from Prairie Waters.) It is estimated that by 2065 almost 30 percent of water consumed in all South Metro communities will be from reuse.

Hard water is created when water moves through soil and rock dissolving small amounts of naturally occurring minerals. These minerals primarily include calcium and magnesium which are nutrients frequently found in food. Hard water is not a health concern and thus water providers typically do not treat for it. Front Range communities, like Castle Rock, have Moderately Hard to Hard water.

This white residue is most likely a result of the hardness of the water. The Moderately Hard to Hard water found in Castle Rock contains naturally occurring calcium and magnesium ions. These minerals are not removed from the water and are actually essential minerals our bodies need. The white spots on glassware or other fixtures are caused by the calcium. Adding a rinse aid to the dishwasher may help eliminate the white film and appliance discoloration.

Having an in-home water filter in Castle Rock is not necessary. We conduct daily, quarterly and annual testing throughout the year to analyze the quality of water throughout the water treatment and distribution process. Castle Rock Water continues to meet or exceed water quality requirements making your tap water safe to drink. Using an in-home water filter is a personal choice.

Bottled water is considered a food product and is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. Bottled water is not as heavily regulated or tested as tap water. Water utilities are required to publicly provide water quality reports while bottled water companies are not. Some bottled water companies actually use tap water as their source.

Applicants who are selected to participate in an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department within 10 to 15 days after the closing date listed on the job announcement. Otherwise, you will not be contacted.